Frisco Educator Stars as “Beast” in Plano Summer Musicals Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre opens its Plano Summer Musical Series with the magical "Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” featuring a cast of some of the finest adult performers in the DFW metroplex, from professional operatic performers with experience in Carnegie Hall to a high school theater teacher. Co-starring [...]
June Artist of the Month – Hannah Makepeace
Congratulations to our June Artist of the Month, Hannah Makepeace! Hannah begin working at NTPA last year and immediately became part of the NTPA family. She graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. She grew up taking [...]
Do’s and Don’ts of Auditions
By Denver Danyla From the moment you walk in the door, you are auditioning for the production. Greet the director and introduce yourself with your first and last name. Use your monologue and song to demonstrate your strengths! No matter your skill level, NTPA is the perfect place to [...]
May Artist of the Month – DeAnna Stone
Congratulations to our May Artist of the Month, DeAnna Stone! DeAnna serves as the Managing Director for the North Texas Performing Arts Academy. She began her adventure on the stage at the young age of six years old and continued to pursue the stage throughout college. After college, [...]
Audition FAQs for Parents
How do I help my child choose appropriate material for their audition? Students who are new to theatre and/or NTPA are highly encouraged to take the Intro to Acting and/or the free UpSTARt Workshop. These courses focus on performance basics, and include help with audition prep. Students auditioning for musicals [...]
What is the NTPA Academy?
The NTPA Academy is an excellent example of one of North Texas Performing Arts' time honored values - creativity. Leaders, parents, students and staff bonded together to think outside the box; to take a risk and bring to life this amazing concept of providing a unique and supportive educational [...]
Audition Tips for Students
Always arrive early Arriving early gives you the best chance to be calm and centered while also allowing you to scope out the scene and get to see what is required. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive and find parking. Dress Pay attention to what you wear. We [...]
The Shops at Willow Bend Wins Obelisk Award!
The Shops of Willow Bend and Starwood Retail Group win Business Council for the Arts New Initiative Award for 2018! Founded by the philanthropist and developer, Ray Nasher, the Business Council for the Arts connects business, leaders in our community and arts nonprofits to provide a vibrant cultural arts [...]
Choosing a Musical Theatre Audition Song
By Kaitlyn Wright An audition is your first impression in a production. This is your chance to show not just your talent, but your dedication and preparation. Here are some tips and resources for finding the perfect song for your next audition! Learn About the Show Study the show [...]
Choosing a Great Audition Monologue
By Bethany Bourland Actors usually love performing scenes with other people. When it comes to performing monologues for auditions, though, we usually feel like this: But here is the deal: as an actor, you must master the audition, because it is part of the game! So here are some [...]
Acting Terms You Should Know
By Charlotte Forcht If you are participating in a full-length theatrical production for the first time, the process can seem intimidating. One crucial part of joining any community is learning their language. Familiarizing yourself with certain acting terms and phrases will help you feel less like an outsider and [...]
Dedicating the Brodie Copeland Theatre
North Texas Performing Arts invites the public to attend the formal dedication of The Brodie Copeland Theatre on Saturday, October 13, at 3 p.m. at The Shops of Willow Bend. Refreshments will be served at 3 p.m. with the dedication beginning at 3:30 p.m. Sean Copeland and son, Brodie, [...]